Reckless Driving
Coverage of Reckless Driving in the Nexus archive.
- Motorcyclist slapped with 24 reckless driving-related charges by MNPD
A 24-year-old man is facing 24 reckless driving-related charges after Metro Nashville Police aviation tracked him on an off-road motorcycle. The motorcyclist was captured following a surveillance operation by police.
- Man arrested in after reckless driving, fleeing police, driving wrong way down I-65
A man was arrested after driving recklessly, fleeing police, and driving the wrong way down I-65. The incident involved a group of motorcycles and four-wheelers engaging in reckless behavior Saturday night.
- Two-wheeler riders and commuters using small cars call for stricter enforcement against reckless driving
Two-wheeler riders and commuters using small cars are demanding stricter enforcement against reckless driving. Private bus and dumper truck drivers are identified as the worst offenders, with a particular disregard for the safety of two-wheeler riders, especially women.
- Dirt bike rider arrested after fleeing Trousdale County deputies, sheriff’s office says
A dirt bike rider was arrested in Trousdale County, Tennessee, after fleeing from deputies during a traffic stop. The rider was cited for reckless driving, lack of helmet and registration, and later charged with evading by motor vehicle, driving on a revoked license, and reckless driving.
- 24-year-old’s park rampage in SUV ends in cuffs after citywide chase
A 24-year-old drove an SUV through a park, sparking a citywide chase that ended with his arrest. He faces charges including reckless driving, resisting arrest, and driving without a valid license.
- Charges: Man had BAC over 3 times the legal limit when he crashed into Woodbury townhomes
Ernest Anyere Ngwa, 53, was charged with DWI, traffic collision, and reckless driving after crashing his car into multiple Woodbury townhome units, causing a gas leak. His BAC was measured at .295, over three times the legal limit, and he refused further testing. The incident occurred on Woodduck Drive and Kingfisher Lane around 11 p.m.
- Several cited after riding on the roof of an SUV at 40 mph, police say
A group of young adults was cited for riding on the roof of an SUV traveling at 40 mph in Belle Isle, Florida. The driver received a reckless driving citation, a passenger was cited for an open container, and four passengers on the roof were cited for riding on the outside of a vehicle. Police emphasized the dangers of such behavior.
- Several cited after riding on the roof of an SUV at 40 mph, police say
A group of young adults was cited for riding on the roof of an SUV traveling at 40 mph. The driver received a reckless driving citation, a passenger was cited for an open container, and four others were cited for riding outside the vehicle. Belle Isle Florida Police Department emphasized the dangers of such behavior.
- Several cited after riding on the roof of an SUV at 40 mph, police say
A group of young adults was cited after riding on the roof of an SUV traveling at 40 mph in Belle Isle, Florida. The driver received a reckless driving citation, a passenger was cited for an open container, and four others were cited for riding outside the vehicle. Police emphasized the dangers of such behavior.
- Car meet with 100 vehicles leads to citations: CSPD
A car meet with approximately 100 vehicles led to citations by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) after reports of racing and reckless driving. Officers responded to calls around 11 p.m. on June 20, resulting in several drivers being issued citations.
- Doral mother accused of battering deputy during DUI investigation with 3 children in SUV
Angelica Francis Perdomo, a Doral mother, was arrested after allegedly showing signs of impairment and battering a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during a DUI investigation involving her SUV with three children. She was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer, and reckless driving.
- Driver hits 108 mph while rushing home to watch ‘Love Island,’ authorities say
A driver was clocked at 108 mph in Arizona while rushing home to watch the new season of 'Love Island', leading to her arrest for criminal speed and reckless driving. Her vehicle was impounded for 20 days.
- Bus driver charged in I-95 crash that killed 5 appears in Stafford Co. court, attorney says he’s remorseful
A bus driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, that killed five people and injured dozens appeared in court. The driver, Jing Dong, faces five counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving, with his attorney stating he is remorseful and recovering from injuries sustained in the crash.
- San Jose man found guilty of seeking payout for his own road rage: DA
A San Jose man was found guilty of attempting to profit from his own road rage by submitting fraudulent crash damage claims to his insurance company. Ken Pham Tran, 53, was convicted of felony insurance fraud and reckless driving by a court in Santa Clara County.
- 2 dead after 'reckless' driver crashes into Oakland police vehicle
Two people died after a 'reckless' driver crashed into an Oakland Police Department vehicle near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue. The Oakland Housing Authority reported the incident, which occurred around 11 a.m. Monday.
- Bus driver in Stafford Co. crash indicted on charges tied to all 5 deaths
A bus driver indicted on five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving after a fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, killed five people and injured dozens. The driver, Jing Sheng Dong, had prior speeding citations in Maryland and Virginia, and the crash involved a chain-reaction collision in a work zone. The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., which has a satisfactory safety rating according to federal records.
- 1 hospitalized after car crashes into home in Richmond Heights, deputies say
One person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a home in Richmond Heights, Miami-Dade County, around 7 a.m. on Sunday. The collision involved two vehicles, with one vehicle crashing through a home's gate. A neighbor criticized local drivers for erratic behavior, and the incident is under investigation.
- Homestead Police officer gets probation in 2025 DUI hit-and-run crash
Homestead police officer Henry Quintero pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor charges, including reckless driving and leaving the scene of a 2025 DUI hit-and-run crash. He was sentenced to two years of probation, a $1,000 fine, and a one-year license suspension. Quintero was relieved of duty without pay pending the case's outcome.
- Driver nearly clips child after speeding by school bus
A driver speeding past a school bus nearly struck a child, highlighting concerns about reckless driving near schools. The incident occurred as the bus was loading or unloading students, increasing the risk to children.
- Reckless driving chase in Koreatown ends with car overturned, on fire
A suspect's vehicle overturned and caught fire during a police chase in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood late Tuesday night. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on West Olympic Boulevard as officers pursued a reckless driving suspect.